It's time to celebrate!  Gabi completed her final round of chemotherapy this morning and is officially done with her cancer treatment.  Round 6 started yesterday with her normal blood tests and meeting with Dr. Paludo.  Her lab results were on point and they ordered her final round of chemotherapy.  It was great to hear the words "final round" and watch Gabi's reaction - priceless.  The oncology staff on Gonda 10 have been like family to us ... they rallied together to get Gabi's last treatment started as they were a bit backed up yesterday and we once again closed down the place and left at 6:30 p.m.  Gabi finished the entire 6th round this morning and then they presented her with her graduation pin "Celebrate Life!"  Even Dr. Paludo told Gabi to enjoy life now!  Gabi has not had any pain in her knee since she received her first round of chemo back in October of 2019 - amazing!
 
A lot has changed since we first heard the words "you have cancer and you will have 6 months of chemotherapy" back in September of 2019.  We both calculated the time in our heads and couldn't imagine at first what March of 2020 would bring.  Gabi had just bought a house and we talked about all of the leaves on the ground and how there would be signs of spring when it was all over.  Gabi's zest for life and her infectious smile never wavered during her cancer treatment.  She always expressed more concern about others than herself.  

Today we celebrate --- a little bit differently with virtual hugs, shout outs, FaceTime, and other actions.  We could not have done this without family, friends and faith.  There have been so many visitors to the chemo appointments (sorry to Gonda 10 for extending the number of visitors several times - Gabi is popular), meals brought over, snow shoveled, check ins, the pre appointment rides in September for biopsies, and more.  Please know that they are very much appreciated and Gabi is trying to figure out how to thank everyone!